Endovascular treatment apparatus and method

Details Endovascular treatment apparatus and method Endovascular treatment apparatus and method

2004-04-30

2008-12-02

Farah, Ahmed M (Department: 3735)

Surgery

Instruments

Light application

C606S007000, C600S101000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07458967

ABSTRACT:
An endovascular sheath device for use with a thermal treatment apparatus is provided. The device includes a longitudinal tube which is designed to receive a thermal treatment device and is designed to be inserted into a blood vessel. An ultrasonically visible reinforcement element is disposed along the length of the longitudinal tube. The reinforcement element such as a braided wire provides several functions including increased visibility under ultrasound, clearer identification of sheath tip, and increased durability to protect the fiber from needle punctures during tumescent injections into the perivenous space. The wire reinforcement also increases shaft torquability and kink resistance during sheath insertion and withdrawal.

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